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When firefighters arrive at the home it was already engulfed in flames. They attempted to move inside to fight the blaze, but had to back out when the roof started collapsing.

“The roof starts collapsing, the ceiling starts collapsing, we have to pull the crews out and fight from outside, which then makes (the fire) even harder to put out,” Rockingham fire station officer Jan Szczygiel told reporters.

The blaze caused approximately $250,000 worth of damage. (9NEWS) ()

A neighbour – Peter Pieri – told 9NEWS the flames and smoke coming from the home were “intense”.

“There were flames coming out through the roof and the smoke was so intense it was stupid to go anywhere near it,” he said.

Mr Turner, who rented the property with Ms Bonney, said told 9NEWS he was grateful they all escaped safely because “It probably could’ve been worse”.

The incident stands as a stern reminder to parents to make sure and keep lighters and matches well out of reach of children.